In this AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Roundup episode of the DevReady Podcast, Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.AI, is joined by Gareth Rydon, Co-Founder of Friyay.ai, to explore how artificial intelligenceArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... is reshaping creativity, collaboration and productivity. Together they discuss OpenAI’s Sora app, the future of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... filmmaking, the evolution of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, and how teams can integrate AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... more effectively. This episode offers actionable insights for creators, developers and business leaders looking to embrace the power of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... tools in smarter, more intentional ways.
The Sora App and the Rise of “AI Slop” Content
Anthony and Gareth begin by examining the cultural impact of OpenAI’s Sora app, which has sparked a flood of low-quality, AI-generated videos across social media. Gareth calls this “AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... slop”, highlighting the danger of creativity being replaced by noise and spectacle. Anthony likens it to “TikTok at its worst”, questioning whether such platforms can sustain meaningful content or ethical monetisation. Both agree that while AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... tools can unlock creativity, their true potential lies in empowering skilled creators and storytellers rather than fuelling superficial trends.
AI Filmmaking and the Democratization of Creativity
The discussion turns to how AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... could make filmmaking more accessible to creators with big ideas but limited resources. Gareth believes AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... will open the door for new creative voices, while Anthony notes that truly exceptional work will still stand out. They reference OpenAI’s $10 million investment in an AI-made film, debating whether it will be seen as “an AI-made film” or simply “a great film that happens to use AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through....” Both agree the future of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... in creative industries depends on how well these tools integrate into authentic storytelling and artistic expression.
AI Assistants, Ecosystems and Collaboration
Gareth and Anthony explore the evolution of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... assistants across major tech platforms. Gareth discusses Apple’s upcoming Apple Intelligence update that connects Siri to ChatGPT, while Anthony notes Microsoft’s integration of Claude into Copilot, showing a clear trend toward flexibility and model diversity. They also unpack the latest ChatGPT Teams features, praising its project-sharing improvements but highlighting the ongoing lack of true team collaboration. For AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... to thrive in enterprise environments, they argue, it must evolve from personal tools to shared digital teammates that enhance productivity and transparency.
The Rise of Agent Builders and Smarter Workflows
Anthony and Gareth dive into OpenAI’s Agent Builder, assessing its impact on existing automation platforms like n8n, Zapier and Make. Gareth stresses that learning how to design and optimise workflows is more valuable than jumping from one platform to another. They discuss combining AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... agents with simpler automations to improve reliability and debuggingDebugging is the process of a developer working through code in order to try and find any error or bug..... The pair also touch on voice-driven workflows using tools like WhisperFlow, praising its creative potential but acknowledging privacy considerations. Their advice is clear: the future belongs to those who understand processes, not just prompts.
Morning Stand-Ups with AI: Turning Tools into Teammates
Gareth shares his daily “AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... stand-up” ritual, where he briefs tools like Claude, Gemini and Activity to plan his day before team meetings. This structured approach helps him maintain focus and efficiency. Anthony compares it with his own spontaneous use of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... and introduces ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that proactively updates users on ongoing tasks. They explore how AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... is moving from reactive to proactive assistance, signalling a shift toward intelligent automation that anticipates user needs.
Smarter Prompting and the Future of AI Collaboration
In the final segment, Gareth explains how prompting styles should adapt to different contexts. When using AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... within apps like Google Sheets or Docs, he recommends being more precise and task-specific, treating AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... as a contextual assistant rather than a general chatbot. Anthony shares his “keyword-first” prompting strategy, shaped by years of expert Googling, and praises its clarity and speed. Together, they discuss how voice feedback tools such as WhisperFlow improve real-time collaboration, and they highlight the need for better task management in AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... platforms. Until then, Anthony uses Trello as a practical workaround to keep track of open AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... projects.
Topics Covered
- The cultural impact of OpenAI’s Sora app
- AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... and creativity in content creation
- AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... in film production and OpenAI’s $10M movie project
- Apple Intelligence and Siri’s ChatGPT integration
- Microsoft Copilot and Claude collaboration
- ChatGPT Teams and enterprise AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... collaboration
- OpenAI Agent Builder and workflow automation
- Voice workflows and WhisperFlow
- Smarter prompting and AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... task management
Important Time Stamps
- TikTok on Steroids: Why Sora Might Be Hurting AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Creativity (0:07 – 6:05)
- Apple Intelligence, Copilot and ChatGPT: The Battle for the Future of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Assistants (6:10 – 12:42)
- AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Agent Builder vs n8n and Zapier (12:43 – 22:42)
- Different Tools, Different Prompts: How Context Shapes AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Communication (23:43 – 30:17)
- Context Is King: How to Tailor Prompts for Different AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Workflows (30:18 – 34:38)
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FAQs
Who is Gareth Rydon?
Gareth Rydon is the Co-Founder of Friyay.ai, a generative AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... studio that helps forward-thinking businesses adopt practical, human-centred automation. He’s a regular guest on the DevReady Podcast and brings deep expertise in AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... strategy, workflow design and creative technology.
What are the two key AI skills discussed in this episode?
The first skill is process thinking — breaking down workflows and identifying each step before applying automation.
The second is strategic use of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... agents — understanding when AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... tools add value and when traditional automation may be more efficient. Together, these skills help users create robust, scalable systems.
Why are these AI skills important for businesses?
These skills help organisations integrate AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... more effectively and reduce dependency on trial-and-error. By mapping workflows clearly and choosing the right automation level, businesses can achieve better accuracy, reliability and return on their AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... investment.
How does Aerion Technologies help businesses with AI?
Aerion Technologies helps businesses bridge the gap between curiosity and capability by designing and developing AI-driven software, automations and intelligent integrations that deliver measurable outcomes. Learn more at Aerion Technologies | Services
